Ouch!

I am on a recreational softball league on Tuesday evenings. I have played with this team over the last year, and we are AWESOME! It's probably the scrappiest group of softball players any rec league has seen, and I LOVE IT! Our team name is the Nug Busters, and yes, we do like to bust nugs. I personally can't do that before a game, and never have, but most of our team can. Its a blast, and I enjoy every Tuesday we play. However, last Tuesday put my softball career on hold - probably indefinitely.

First off, I have a minor rant - what the fuck is up with the hard core competitive guys who play recreational sports. Those guys are the ULTIMATE douche bags. I mean, I know that you were probably cut from varsity your senior year, and have never recovered, but really? Basing your life worth on a fucking recreational league, and being hard core about it. GET A LIFE!!!! Also, I would like to thank Bud for playing this awesome radio ad.

Back to the story. We had playoffs this week to see who would play the championship game. Mind you, the Nug Busters are defending champions 2 leagues in a row, and we are not even hard core about it. Its more, a "Yeah, we win! Lets get drinks" or a "No, we lost! Lets get drinks" type of winning.

So, we were playing this utterly hard core douche bag team. This team was awful. They were one of those teams who kept yelling stuff like; "Ryan, keep your shoulder up when you are batting" "Natalie, watch for your pitch - you struck out twice last week, and we don't want that this week" "JON - WTF???? HOW DID YOU NOT CATCH THAT FUCKING BALL - KEEP YOUR HEAD IN THE GAME!" So, we had a feeling that this team was going to get a bit out of hand.

Its halfway though the game, and I am up to bat. I hit a grounder to 3rd, and start running to first. Next thing I know, I am on the ground, and everyone is surrounding me. The douche playing 3rd base decides to throw the ball as hard as he can, and instead of throwing it at the first baseman, he throws it at me. It promptly hits me in the side of the head, delivering a TKO. I don't remember much about what happened, but apparently my team mates said when the ball connected with my noggin, it sounded like a ball and a bat connecting. People from the field over heard it. I was out for 10 seconds, came to, and got off the field. Everyone on my team was freaking out, and all of the guys said that they have never seen anything like that, and i was a champion for taking that kind of hit. Fortunately, I had picked up one of my team mates for the game, so she drove me home, and the BF took me to the doctor. Fortunately, there is no internal bleeding, and I should be OK in a couple of days.

I know that this sounds pretty hysterical, and I am sure that I can laugh about it one day, however right now, the left side of my head is so tender that I cannot sleep on my left side, I cannot do my hair, and I have had a throbbing headache for the last 2 days. AND my boss thinks I am going to die any minute because the BF told him to watch me over the next couple of days.

Awesome. So, I did come into work yesterday, and YES, I know that I should not have, however all I did was answer emails. And I did go see the new HP last night - it was awesome. But, I figured I would be doing the same thing at home, so why not just go to work and do that. I also would have watched movies at home, so why not sit in a theater and watch my favorite movie series? I will be taking it easy tonight, cause I am supposed to go to Vegas tomorrow!!!!!!

HARRY POTTER

Yes, I will admit it. I am a HUGE dork, and LOVE LOVE LOVE Harry Potter. I started reading Harry Potter when I was in high school, and have been obsessed ever since. I love JKR's writing, and if you actually read the entire series from start to finish, the intricate, seemingly insignificant details end up being the most important part of the books. I just think it's amazing how she was able to create this fantasy world, and more importantly, got kids to read again.

My obsession was only magnified by discovering that one of my best friends in college was equally, if not more obsessed than I was. Since movie #2, we have seen every single HP movie together. I cannot WAIT for Wednesday at 7:30 pm to watch my favorite characters in action on the big screen. And I will absolutely go see it again with anyone that wants to go.

House

Found the best new restaurant by our place. Our neighbors just bought a dying restaurant, and decided to convert it to a new and improved restaurant. Went to the soft opening last night- it was awesome! They have mac and cheese on their menu, and I am a sucker for mac and cheese. They officially open today, and I have posted a link to their website. CHECK IT OUT!!!

House

I added a new blog

thanks to Kitty. Its called House Named Foo, and its all about my experience with remodeling the current house I live in over the last 2 years. Its a bit more story-tellerish, but I think it will be a great way to show everyone what I have done with the boyfriend over the last 2 years.

Enjoy

NEW CAR Continued

I promised photos, didn't I?

VEGAS

The boyfriend and I are headed in 2 weeks - can't wait!!! I purchased it for his 30th birthday present. Sushi, Steak, Gambling, "O" - its gonna be awesome!

PS - I have noticed that my blogging only happens when I have a 12 hour workday in front of me. Weird.

To be self employed

would be absolute bliss. Sitting in my very very very small office, cold calling people, I wonder what it would be like to just be self employed. You know how much I would LOVE to be my own boss. Making money for MYSELF?? Thrilled. I would be absolutely thrilled. The problem is that I have not figured out how the heck I am going to do that. I just need a brilliant idea. I had one earlier this year, and even registered the LLC, got the insurance, got the permits, and then had a HUGE setback that put my little company down by a year.

Any ideas anyone wants to share with me? Anyone?? Come on Kitty, you are the only one that reads this thing anyway.

Twitter

Don't get it. Had to sign up for work. Someone needs to give me a tutorial. STAT!

NEW CAR

I GOT A NEW CAR AND IT IS THE CUTEST THING EVER!! I have yet to take any photos, because I am going back to the dealership on Saturday to get my last accessories added. You will have to wait to see her... but I promise it is worth it!!!

The Bachelorette

I have been a long time fan of the Bachelorette. I remember sitting in the common room in my sorority sophomore room cheering for Ryan to win back when Trista was the first bachelorette. I was holding hands with my friend Blythe, and awaiting with baited breath as to who Trista would choose to spend the rest of her life with... and sure enough, Ryan was chosen. 7 years and 2 children later, Ryan and Trista are the only couple that has lasted from this show.

I think the reason I am so addicted to this show is the thought that 2 people really could find love on national television. Even though I may not be much of a romantic, I do cheer for happy endings, and I do love "LOVE".

Therefore, back in February, one of my best friends, Mark, approached me, and told me that his sister had sent in an application for him to be a contestant on the Bachelorette. After jumping up and down from this absolutely THRILLING news, I told him he had to go through with the application. See, I have always been one of Mark's biggest fans (pun intended), and have wanted him to find love since we became friends over 4 years ago. Since I have known Mark, his love life can be summed up in the following:

One awful trianwreck. He is witty, intelligent, good looking, and a bit of a wise-ass. Also, Mark is the most die-hard romantic I have ever met. He and I have an amazing friendship, and we have helped each other through our 20-something lives. The conversations we have had about relationships is countless, and it seems that I have an uncanny ability to "call" how his relationships will go, and vice versa. Since Mark and I have been friends, he has watched me go from crazy single girl to a happily in love couple "living in sin" (as he ALWAYS points out). Meanwhile, I have watched Mark date girls that were stunningly gorgeous lookers who lacked a bit in the intelligence department. This is a repeat pattern. And everytime he breaks up with them, he asks me why he can't find the perfect girl for him. And I continually tell him that he will find the right girl, he just needs to stop dating models, and go for the real thing.**

Therefore, when he told me about the Bachelorette, I told him he HAD to do it. The exposure! The opportunity to find love! The FAME! (Besides the fact that he promised me that I would be on the home date if he makes it that far!!! I will totally be a fame whore for 15 seconds!!) I watched him go through the whole application process, and I was positive that he would make the final cut. The kid is not only incredibly photogenic, but he has the perfect personality for TV. And sure enough, he is ON THE SHOW!

After one rose ceremony, Mark is still kickin!! How far does he go, you ask? Will LivDenver be on the home date? Well, you will just have to watch ABC on Monday evenings to see!!! PS - The below photo was us on my birthday this year. Much more accurate!!

**I don't have anything against models, really! I am sure there are several talented models out there who are extremely intelligent. Just not the ones that Mark is attracted to!

Once again

I am back. KITTY - I think you are the only person that may read this blog, and notice when I am gone for 2 months at a time.

Did you know

that RAW MILK is the biggest illegal substance traded in the US besides drugs. WTF?

On a side note, msn.com is one of my favorite daily websites that I visit. The articles they feature in the "box" that changes about 3 times a day are always interesting, and a great waste of time during work. I got blocked from all the fun articles (aka entertainment info) so I am not as up to date on my celebrity gossip, but I do enjoy the lifestyle articles.

SNOWBALL FIGHT

Work yesterday - my GM had me take photos this morning. This is insane! I have not seen this amount of snow in a long time, and I was STILL at work yesterday for a full day. The downside of working for restaurants - we don't close.

Someone Loves Me A LOT!!!

Mr. Pin is my boyfriend...

Biggest Loser

I love this show! It inspirational, emotional, and sends a message to America that we need to be fit, feel good about ourselves, and take care of our bodies. And, who doesn't love that Jillian yells at everyone at the top of her lungs.

Per my previous blog, I am trying to work out. Last night I got home late from work, and decided that instead of going to the gym, I would try one of Jillian's workouts on "On Demand" tv. HOLY CRAP. I did her 25 minute workout, and everything is sore today. My previous trips to the gym have been me taking an hour, walking on the treadmill, lifting some weighs and going home. I think I may have to forgo the gym and just do these workouts at home. TRY IT PEOPLE! They are intense workouts that don't take an hour, and I am more sore than if I was at the gym for 6 hours. I have become a believer. And 25 minutes out of my day? DONE!!